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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Mental Health Professional - Juvenile

Mental & Behavioral HealthUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeSt. Charles, IL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in a behavioral or social science field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Coursework and professional experience must indicate knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.
  • Must hold LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure from the appropriate state licensing board.
  • Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications, such as First Aid, required for the position.
  • LSW or LPC holders must obtain LCSW or LCPC within 12 months of hire.
  • Applicants must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy, aimed at reducing maladaptive behavior and promoting healthy psychological functioning.
  • Deliver crisis intervention services to youth, consult with facility staff on treatment concerns, and coordinate mental health follow-ups.
  • Collaborate with patients and staff to establish, review, and update treatment goals while monitoring and documenting progress and outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and reports in accordance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
  • Work with psychiatry staff on mental health monitoring, participate in staff meetings and training, and contribute to specialized clinical services or program development as needed.
  • Provide mental health consultation and training to facility staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with youth is preferred.

About the Company

Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Wellpath provides outsourced healthcare for inmates in the United States and Australia through government contracts, covering medical, dental, optical, and mental health services. Its offerings include primary care, chronic disease management, substance abuse and detox programs, suicide prevention, pharmaceutical management, and administrative tasks such as revenue cycle management, all using its proprietary ERMA electronic records system. The company operates at scale with divisions serving local jails, state and federal prisons, and inpatient facilities, reaching about 300,000 patients daily across more than 550 facilities. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, contract-based correctional healthcare while navigating sector challenges like debt, rising labor costs, and litigation risk.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$10.7M
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
2006

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